Resources for understanding GDPR (and getting on with it)

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#GDPRCountDown

The Global Data Protection Regulation comes into force exactly one year from today. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not affect the commencement of the GDPR. We’ve all heard about it, we all know there’s a lot of work to be done, and if you are let’s say, a bit behindon that project, now is the time to “get cracking”.

So, roll-up your sleeves, take a deep breath, and start by understanding exactly how this is going to affect your business. If you are just starting with the information search, we strongly recommend that you visit the Information Commissioner’s Officewebsite, before anything else. The ICO is “the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals”.

Before you go on to any other information sources, do read their publications, guides and extensive resources. They are free, easy to understand, and most of all, they are official! Here are a few examples that we found especially useful for anyone starting their GDPR project:

Just in case you want to read the entire 99 articles, here is REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union!

Other sources of information

Naturally there are many businesses and individuals writing about GDPR and providing their views, opinions, guidance, and of course, their services. It goes without saying that we must be careful with what we read online, and GDPR is no exception. We share below some resources that we believe to be trustworthy and useful:

We can’t stress enough that despite these authors’ extensive knowledge and experience, GDPR is ultimately your responsibility. So, get the facts straight, from the official sources, before going for someone’s opinion. Yes, including ours!